Ceremonies at JR Hakata and Hiroshima stations were among the many held in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Sanyo Shinkansen Line on March 10. The line that runs from Shin-Osaka to Hakata in ...

The estimate for the entire project, including the eventual extension to Shin-Osaka Station, has grown from 9 trillion yen to more than 10 trillion yen. JR Tokai was initially expected to pay the ...

This ever-popular eatery in the Shin-Umeda Shokudogai restaurant corridor, underneath the sprawling complex housing the Osaka and Umeda railway and metro stations, is considered the birthplace of ...

The Osaka World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation as well as ...

Night - Scattered showers with a 79% chance of precipitation. Winds from NE to NNE at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 64 °F (17.8 °C). Cloudy with a high of 73 °F (22.8 °C) and a 61 ...

Set in Osaka, 300 metres from Hinode Minami Park and 200 metres from Nakajimasosha Temple, Shin Osaka Grand Heights SG31 offers air conditioning. It is situated 300 metres from Yamaguchi Honcho Park ...

One of the most popular spots for cherry blossoms in Japan’s stunning Midwest, Osaka Castle is home to around 3,000 cherry trees spanning several species. When we strolled through the grounds, it felt ...